A Real Messy Beautiful Twisted Sunshine

WEEK 17 and 18

Welcome to my Week 17-18 bump update!

Before going to The Netherlands for a week, we first went for a 3D ultrasound. The doctor did fetal measurements, checking everything from body proportion to arms and legs, internal organs, spinal cord and gender. We even saw a 3D view of our baby’s face.

I really wanted to do a gender reveal party, but I never got the time to organize one. We were scheduled for a NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) in Belgium the following week and we need to prioritize it first. My husband wanted to know the gender beforehand and told me that if I want, I can wait for it, so I can do my gender reveal, but he needs to know. I didn’t agree with it. If he knows, I need to know, too.

I really had a feeling my baby is a BOY because I had a pimple outbreak during the first trimester. Before going for our ultrasound appointment, me and my husband made a deal that we will know the gender together.

As the doctor was busy recording his findings in a very fast Dutch accent (which I couldn’t understand), I heard him say jongen and mannelijk. My eyes widened as I looked at my husband and asked him if I heard it right, that our baby is a boy. He smiled and nodded.

I have never been so happy and excited my whole life! We already had baby names ready in case it is a girl or a boy. Now, my bump has a name! 😀

At Week 18, I asked my house doctor for a letter so I can be exempted from entering xray/ scanner machines in the airport.

Me and my bump went on a road trip from The Netherlands to Belgium and lastly, to Paris. It was the best week ever.

Pregnancy symptoms:

None since Day 1

Weight: 57 kgFood cravings: Any Filipino food!!!Activities: Walk, walk, walkMovement: The baby is active at day time than at night.Bump: It is finally showing, but it is not obvious with winter clothes. 😛

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My name is Deb, a nurse by profession and have been living in South America since 2013. I am a blogger, traveler, horror freak and a frustrated writer under the full moon. I love listening to indie rock-folk and the-staring-out-into-the-solar-system kind of music. My hobbies include playing League of Legends and World of Warcraft.

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I'm Deb, a blogger, traveler, horror freak and a frustrated writer under the full moon. I have wanderlust in my veins and I yearn to discover the world and please my gypsy soul with captured memories and stolen kisses under starry skies

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